In “If Julian Schnabel Goes Pop: An Artistic Dialogue Across Centuries,” contemporary artist Michael Andrew Law audaciously redefines artistic norms and pushes the boundaries of traditional artistic representation. This series serves as a testament to Law’s unique artistic vision, as well as a tribute to the masters of art whose influence pervades his work.

Law’s latest oeuvre features an array of mixed-media artworks painted on large linen canvases. He adeptly integrates a variety of materials, including oil, acrylic, glitter powder, and a subtle sprinkling of diamond dust. The amalgamation of these various mediums harks back to the traditional method of combining pigment powder with linseed oil, demonstrating Law’s ability to harmonize the traditional with the contemporary in his artistic practice.

This series showcases Law’s vibrant reinterpretations of iconic works of art. Included in this pantheon are Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa,” Picasso’s “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon,” Warhol’s “Monroe,” and Edouard Manet’s “Luncheon on the Grass.” But Law does not limit his artistic dialogue to these works alone. He also engages with Édouard Manet’s “Olympia,” Johannes Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” Helmut Newton’s 1980’s “The Big Nude,” Rembrandt’s “Self-Portrait with Two Circles,” Gerhard Richter’s “Tante Marianne,” and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s “Dos Cabezas.”

Law’s unique style manifests not only in his choice of subject matter but also his method of presentation. Each of his pieces features colourful text overlaying the images, providing historical context and narrative. This technique, reminiscent of artists such as Cy Twombly, Anselm Kiefer, Francis Picabia, and Julian Schnabel, adds depth and nuance to the artwork. It invites the viewer to engage with the original works in novel and insightful ways.

The title of the series, “If Julian Schnabel Goes Pop,” pays homage to Schnabel, whose innovative artistic methodology has profoundly influenced Law’s work. The series contemplates the hypothetical scenario of Schnabel venturing into the realm of Pop Art. The result is a bold fusion of styles that acknowledges the past while striding confidently into the future.

“If Julian Schnabel Goes Pop” embodies Law’s dialogue across centuries. It exemplifies a celebration of art history and reimagines the masterpieces that have shaped it. This series is a fusion of homage and innovation, a testament to the transformative power of art, and an unwavering statement of Law’s own artistic prowess.